If for some time you have had problems with your battery. You notice that its autonomy or its charging capacity are not as good as when it was new. Nothing more common, the battery is the ultimate wearing part on a phone. However, rest assured, it is quite possible to change it. We are going to discover in this guide how to change the battery of your OnePlus 5T . First, we will see how to find out if it is necessary to replace the battery in your OnePlus 5T. Then we will find out how to change the battery on a OnePlus 5T.
How do you know if it is necessary to change the battery in your OnePlus 5T?
Whatever you do, a phone's battery is doomed to lose autonomy as time goes by. The autonomy of the latter will gradually decrease and it will therefore be necessary charge your Android smartphone more often . This is obviously the first sign that will alert you that it will soon be time to change the battery in your OnePlus 5T. However, other battery problems on your OnePlus 5T may warn you about a possible failure of the latter: the battery drains quickly, the charge no longer reaches 100%, your mobile phone switches off before reaching 0% battery, it heats up for no reason ... In these cases, it is then necessary to check the health of your battery . If you want to check the battery status of your OnePlus 5T, read our article.
To know the state of wear of the battery of your OnePlus 5T , several ways to do this are available to you and will depend on the version of your Android:
- On some Android versions, information on the state of wear of your battery is limited to usage statistics. The data collected is therefore an approximation. Go to " Settings »Then click on« Battery ". Your OnePlus 5T then tells you the state of wear of the latter.
- Write the code * # * # * # * # 4636 directly in the phone application. A diagnostic on the state of health of your battery should then appear. In the 4th line, the “Battery” data is displayed. If the value 100 is written next to it, it means that it is in good shape. On the other hand, as soon as this number decreases, it reveals that she begins to tire.
- Use the applications to check the health of the battery of your OnePlus 5T. The application Accu Battery gives you all the information you need on the use of your battery and also allows you to protect the state of your battery .
Of course, the state of wear of your battery is only an indicator allowing you to understand the potential problems of your phone. You don't have to replace your OnePlus 5T's battery right away. As long as you have enough battery life and capacity for you, you don't have to. However, if you decide it's time to take action, check out all of our recommendations for changing it in the next part.
How to change the battery on a OnePlus 5T?
Is it possible to change the battery of a OnePlus 5T?
In all cases, it is possible to change the battery of your OnePlus 5T. However, depending on its version, we recommend different solutions. Because small warning, if you want to do it yourself, you should know that disassembling your phone is not something trivial. To change the battery of your OnePlus 5T, somewhat specific operations are required and may present risks for the smartphone in case of misfires. You should furthermore be aware that this cancels the manufacturer's warranty .
In the event that your battery is removable , the maneuver is very simple. You can suddenly achieve it without the help of a professional without worry. For this you simply have to buy the same battery that is on your mobile phone. You can finally replace the old one by putting the new one in exactly the same place.
When it comes to a non-removable battery , the best solution to change the battery in your OnePlus 5T is to call the manufacturer, your dealer if he offers this service or a specialist. In fact, this approach requires a certain expertise . If ever you still want to get started, we advise you to watch video tutorials explaining the procedure to you by typing on Google: "How to change the battery of my OnePlus 5T" and follow the instructions carefully. To know now if you feel capable of it, here is the manipulation to follow in general terms:
- Turn off your OnePlus 5T and remove the SIM card
- Heat the back shell with a hair dryer so as to soften the glue that holds the back cover of the phone.
- Once hot, stick a suction cup at the bottom of the back cover of the phone. Then, peel off and gently remove the shell with a spatula.
- Once the screen is removed, you must remove screws using a thin Phillips screwdriver.
- Remove the screen of your OnePlus 5T by heating its outline and gently removing it with the suction cup and spatula. Be careful, this step is very delicate because you risk breaking your screen.
- Finally, on most versions of your Android, you must disconnect the cable from your battery . This is located next to the photo sensor. Then remove the old battery and replace it with the new one.
- For the reassembly , perform all these steps in reverse order.
Finding the right battery for your OnePlus 5T
To buy a new battery, you can find it in online or physical stores. To avoid ending up with a battery that is not suitable for your phone, be careful when ordering or purchasing to note precisely the model number of your OnePlus 5T in order to identify the correct battery reference .
Also be careful of buy official battery from the brand of your OnePlus 5T and not to buy a Chinese counterfeit battery. They are less expensive but also less reliable and do not meet safety standards. In addition, if you have a problem, the brand will not be able to do anything for you.
How much does it cost to replace the battery?
- To change the battery of your OnePlus 5T yourself, you will simply have to shell out the price of the new battery and in addition to a repair kit. It can vary between 10 and 40 € depending on your Android version.
- To change the battery of your OnePlus 5T at a professional repairer, you will have to pay on average between 40 and 80 € depending on your Android version.
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